Lucero — Restaurant in Millcreek Township

In my opinion, this is hands-down the best restaurant in Erie! Nestled in the West Erie Plaza, this restaurant offers a unique Spanish-inspired menu that never fails to impress. The tapas and entrees are bold, creative, and absolutely delicious.

One of the things I love most is that they change their food and drink menus often, so there’s always something new to try.

Their craft cocktails are exceptional, and the wine pairing events are truly next-level. If you haven’t attended one, you’re missing out on a gastronomical experience. Each wine is perfectly matched with flavorful dishes that elevate both the food and the drink.

On top of all that, the staff is terrific. Every single team member is incredibly attentive and genuinely friendly, making each visit feel warm and welcoming. Their service truly enhances the entire dining experience.

If you haven’t made your way to this spot yet, do yourself a favor and get there soon. Erie has a true treasure in this restaurant, and it deserves...

Lucero was a hidden gem of Erie. You will want to call ahead for a reservation here but it’s completely worth it.

The menu is small but very curated to the changing availability of the foods in season. In addition to a nice selection of options they were able to handle dairy free adjustments for me. We started with the sourdough, hummus and olive oil dipping sauce. Their sourdough was so good we ended up with 2 loaves.

Then for our entree we shared the chicken and saffron and roasted cauliflower. These dishes were amazing. The chicken saffron has an incredibly crispy skin, it felt as if it was deep fried but it was not. 10/10. The cauliflower was to die for and came with more hummus.

The aesthetic is a modern take on the 60s, with a refined pink and sea foam...

Truly a space to drink, eat and chill. From the atmosphere to the food and drinks (and the company), it was easy to stay the 2.5 hours we did. PLENTY of vegetarian + gluten free options at the same high quality as the rest of the menu. And there’s spirit-free options alongside their extensive drink menu. We ordered the whipped ricotta, bread and butter candle, tomato bread and marinated manchego cheese for the first snack. The fried potato, fried eggplant and prawns in shellfish bisque for the second, and couldn’t imagine eating a full main course option so skipped right to dessert! We got the olive oil cake and the flan!!! Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Best food and service I’ve had in erie in awhile....